Anthony Martinelli is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald, a daily marijuana news and information website that launched in 2018. You can reach Anthony at [email protected].
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Aug 12 2024
Arizona Brings in $23.9 Million in Tax Revenue From Over $90 Million in Legal Marijuana Sales in July
Arizona’s legal marijuana market sold over $90 million worth of product, resulting in nearly $24 million in tax revenue. Data from the Arizona Department of Revenue shows that the state collected $23,894,565 in taxes from approximately $91 million in licensed marijuana sales. Arizona’s year-to-date marijuana tax revenue now totals $169,866,457. For fiscal year (FY) 2024, …
Aug 12 2024
The 10 States with the Cheapest Legal Recreational Marijuana Prices
With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states, the cost of marijuana varies widely across the nation. Among the 23 states that allow licensed recreational marijuana sales, prices vary pretty drastically. This is due to a variety of reasons, including state-specific regulations and taxes. With that in mind, using data compiled by state regulatory agencies …
Aug 12 2024
Connecticut: July Marijuana Sales Exceed $24 Million, Cumulative Total Reaches $450 Million
Connecticut marijuana sales topped $24 million in July. There was a total of $24,653,219 worth of marijuana sold through legal outlets in July. This is according to data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Roughly two-thirds of these sales, $16,951,063, were purchased for recreational use, with $7,702,156 purchased by licensed medical marijuana patients. …
Aug 12 2024
The Six States Where Kratom is Illegal
Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity in the United States in recent years for its potential benefits, including pain relief and overcoming opioid addiction. Despite kratom’s medical benefits, and despite it being used for thousands of years for therapeutic use, concerns about its safety and potential for abuse have led to …
Aug 12 2024
The 24 Legal Marijuana States
Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to …
Aug 12 2024
FDA Withdraws Proposal to Research the Risks of Kratom and Psychedelics, Advocates Applaud Decision
The FDA has retracted its request to study the risks associated with kratom and psychedelics, a move that’s being celebrated by advocates who had criticized the initial proposal, viewing it as a continuation of what they perceive as FDA bias against these substances. On August 2, the FDA announced plans in the Federal Register to …
Aug 12 2024
Recreational Marijuana: North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida Will Vote on Legalization Initiatives This November
Today, North Dakota officials certified a marijuana legalization initiative for the November ballot, placing the state alongside South Dakota and Florida in voting on legalization measures this fall. With just 12 weeks until the November 5 presidential election, it’s set to be a pivotal day for marijuana law reform. North Dakota’s Secretary of State has …
Aug 12 2024
North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Initiative Officially Placed on November Ballot
Today, Secretary of State Michael Howe announced that a marijuana legalization initiative has officially qualified for the November ballot as Measure 5. The New Economic Frontier, the organization behind the measure, submitted over 22,000 signatures, far more than the minimum requirement of 15,582 to secure a spot on the ballot. The initiative, if passed, would …
Aug 11 2024
Delaware to Open Application Process for Recreational Marijuana Licenses on August 19
The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner will begin accepting license applications on August 19 for those interested in joining the state’s recreational marijuana market. The opening of the license process comes nearly a year after Delaware legalized adult-use recreational marijuana. The state will be accepting applications for cultivation, manufacturing, retail stores, and testing facilities. …
Aug 11 2024
The Top 10 Legal Marijuana States in Terms of Total Sales From January to July
The legal marijuana market in the United States has grown significantly in recent years, with numerous states reporting record-breaking sales figures. As more states legalize and regulate the sale of marijuana, the industry continues to expand, contributing billions of dollars in revenue and tax benefits each year. In the first half of 2024 alone, the …
